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Cornwall, N.Y. – Step into the enchanting world of the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum this October, where nature comes alive in a tapestry of experiences for all ages. Nestled in the heart of Cornwall and surrounded by the picturesque Hudson Highlands, the museum beckons adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, and curious minds alike to explore its offerings. From invigorating hikes on scenic trails to encounters with live native animals at the Wildlife Education Center, there's something for everyone to discover!…

Farmingdale, NY (September 15, 2023) – American Airpower Museum proudly announces another Douglas C-47 “Skytrain” D-Day Living History Flight Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 (Oct. 8 rain date).  In a one-of-a-kind immersive educational program, AAM’s C-47 troop transport will conduct four flights where Living Historians show passengers what 101^st and 82^nd Airborne Division Paratroopers experienced on their incredible 1,200-plane D-Day assault.  Noted World War II Living Historian Robert Scarabino, with help from his 101^st Airborne Living Historians, will transport passengers back in time to that fateful day in history. …

Whole Grain features programs on text and image, Tenzin Phuntsog, and Harry Smith

Saratoga Springs, NY (September 14, 2023) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the fall programs in the screening series Whole Grain: Experiments in Film & Video. The variety of subjects explored across the season’s the three programs include the relationship between text and image (September 26), the work of Tibetan-American artist Tenzin Phuntsog (October 16), and the work of the late Harry Smith (November 16).

Rochester, N.Y,. September 15, 2023—The Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman Museum will screen School Daze (Spike Lee, US 1988) on Sunday, September 17 at 2:30 p.m. The critically acclaimed film, directed by Spike Lee and starring Laurence Fishburne, Tisha Campbell, and Giancarlo Esposito, is celebrating its 35^th anniversary in 2023. This event is in partnership with the Greater Rochester Alumnae/Alumni Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (GRAAC NPHPC) and a part of the organization’s Greek Week festivities.

Event features artist Paula Wilson in conversation with Skidmore College Associate Professor of Theater Lisa Jackson-Schebetta

Wednesday, September 20, 6 pm

Saratoga Springs, NY (September 5, 2023) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the next event in its Dunkerley Dialogue series will be Wednesday, September 20, at 6 pm, featuring artist Paula Wilson and Skidmore College Associate Professor of Theater and Department Chair Lisa Jackson-Schebetta.

Rochester, N.Y., (September 5, 2023) – The George Eastman Museum is proud to present Nellie Bly Around the World in 72 Days: A Magic Lantern Show as part of the 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m. on the museum’s East Lawn. More information about the George Eastman Museum event, including ticket information, is available at eastman.org.

Highlights include the initial lineup of New York’s premier television festival PaleyFest NY;

Exclusive PaleyDialogue with Director of the CIA William J.Burns; PaleyImpact Series Media’s Role in Combating Antisemitism; A Tribute to Roberto Clemente: The Legend of #21 launches with Hispanic Heritage Month; and the 29^th Annual Paley International Council Summit.

New York, N.Y. – The Paley Center for Media announces its much-anticipated fall season of best-in-class programming, impactful series, and industry-facing events celebrating media, sports, gaming, and entertainment at The Paley Museum, located in the heart of midtown at 25 West 52 Street between 5^th and 6^th Avenues.

This year’s iconic PaleyFest NY, the premier television event of the New York fall season, will showcase exclusive television screenings, red carpets, and behind-the-scenes discussions with a selection from some of the best and brightest in entertainment, broadcast news, daytime, and unscripted television.

With Special Guests Including Dave Foley, Janie Geiser, Lewis Klahr, Rebecca Miller, And More

The major exhibition Cinema of Sensations: The Never-Ending Screen of Val del Omar closes October 1

September–October 2023

Astoria, NY — Museum of the Moving Image announces its September and October programs and special events. Highlights include Reverse Shot at 20: Selections from a Century, a screening series (Sep. 22–Nov. 26) in celebration of the 20th anniversary of its online house publication for film criticism and other writing on visual media; the return of Art and Craft, a series of in-depth conversations with leading industry professionals, kicking off with writer/director Rebecca Miller (Sep. 17)…

On Travers weekend, to benefit the National Museum of Racing

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Hall of Fame jockeys Angel Cordero, Jr. and Ramon Dominguez will be signing autographs to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at Saratoga Race Course this weekend at the Museum’s satellite location at the track, the former Saratoga Walk of Fame space. Cordero will be signing on Travers Stakes Day, Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon to 1 p.m., while Dominguez will sign on Sunday, Aug. 27, from noon to 1 p.m.

Opens Friday, October 27, 2023, with reception and artist talk

Astoria, New York (August 23, 2023) — Museum of the Moving Image will present Dissolution, a jewel-box, sculptural hologram created by artist David Levine that captures the experience of a person trapped inside a machine. This hypnotic volumetric projection—viewable from any angle—functions as a kind of digital zoetrope, beaming colorful pixels at 30 frames per second onto an oscillating glass plate that clatters like a 16mm film projector. Opens Friday, October 27, 2023, with reception and artist talk…